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Phil Williams / WTVF-TV:
FBI arrests Nashville zip-tie suspect from assault on U.S. Capitol — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A self-described “hidden patriot” from Nashville, outed on social media as a rioter who invaded the U.S. Senate chambers Wednesday with a weapon and zip-tie handcuffs, was arrested Sunday on federal charges, NewsChannel 5 has learned.
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New York Times:
FBI Arrests Man Who Carried Zip Ties Into Capitol — The F.B.I. arrested two men on Sunday who were photographed in the Senate chamber clad in military-style clothing and holding zip ties, according to a statement issued by the Justice Department. — One of the men, Eric Gavelek Munchel …
Lauren Fruen / Daily Mail:
Capitol rioter, 30, pictured carrying zip-ties is revealed to be Nashville bartender who stormed Congress with his MOM - and was identified by his VERY specific paramilitary clothing — Eric Munchel has been named as the man pictured with a bundle of flex-cuffs
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Two Men Charged in Connection with Events at U.S. Capitol — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two men were charged today in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. — Larry Rendell Brock, of Texas, was charged with one count …
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NBC News:
FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility of violence before riot, senior officials say — WASHINGTON — The FBI and the New York Police Department passed information to the Capitol Police about the possibility of violence during the Jan. 6 protests against the ratification …
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Washington Examiner, Raw Story and SpyTalk
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United States Capitol Police:
Off-duty Death of USCP Officer Howard Liebengood — The United States Capitol Police is deeply saddened by the off-duty death on January 9, 2021, of Officer Howard Liebengood, age 51. He was assigned to the Senate Division, and has been with the Department since April 2005.
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Associated Press:
Capitol police were overrun, ‘left naked’ against rioters — WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate …
Kim Bellware / Washington Post:
Police departments across the U.S. open probes into whether their own members took part in the Capitol riot
Police departments across the U.S. open probes into whether their own members took part in the Capitol riot
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Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press:
Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
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Kevin Manahan / New Jersey Online:
PGA will strip Trump Bedminster of 2022 PGA Championship, insider says — The PGA of America will strip Donald Trump of the 2022 PGA Championship, which is scheduled to be held at Trump National Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. — In a blistering column that says the golf world must sever …
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CNN:
Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot identified — (CNN)A rioter who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” has been identified as Robert Keith Packer of Virginia, according to three sources who spoke with CNN.
Wall Street Journal:
Stripe Stops Processing Payments for Trump Campaign Website — Financial-technology company's move follows last week's riot at the Capitol — Stripe Inc. will no longer process payments for President Trump's campaign website following last week's riot at the Capitol, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Bloomberg:
Trump Plans Defiant Final Week as Many Democrats Urge His Ouster — President doesn't think Pence, cabinet will act to remove him — Trump likely to fight Big Tech, visit border before departure — Banned from social media and abandoned by some staff after inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol …
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Three major corporations say they will stop donating to members of Congress who tried to overturn the election — On January 6, a violent mob stormed the Capitol of the United States, disrupting the joint session to confirm Joe Biden's victory. The incident left five people dead …
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Jeff Schogol / Task & Purpose:
The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves … The Capitol Hill riots have laid bare the civil war raging within the veterans community. — When a pro-Trump mob assaulted Congress to prevent President-elect Joe Biden from being certified as the next commander in chief …
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Peter Meijer / Detroit News:
Rep. Meijer: I experienced the heinous assault on Capitol; now, time to face reality
Rep. Meijer: I experienced the heinous assault on Capitol; now, time to face reality
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The Hill:
Pelosi: Democrats will move to impeach Trump — House Democrats will stage a vote to impeach President Trump for encouraging mob violence at the Capitol last Wednesday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Sunday night. — Pelosi said the Democrats' preferred response to the attack …
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Devan Cole / CNN:
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Stripped of Twitter, Trump Faces a New Challenge: How to Get Attention — Mr. Trump became a celebrity through television, but Twitter had given him a singular outlet for expressing himself as he is, unfiltered by the norms of the presidency. — His public persona was a product of television for decades.
Stef W. Kight / Axios:
Kamala Harris' power to cast tie-breaking Senate votes could define her political future — While Democrats relish Kamala Harris' power to cast tie-breaking Senate votes in their favor, it has the potential to define her as vice president — and as a possible 2024 presidential contender.
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Alexis Okeowo / Vogue:
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the Road Ahead
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the Road Ahead
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Decatur Daily:
Rep. Brooks should resign … On Wednesday, our nation saw events unfold that we are used to seeing in other countries — not here. — As a result of his role in causing those events and because of their deadly fallout, we are calling on the 5th District's member of the U.S. House, Rep. Mo Brooks, to resign immediately.
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Kendall Karson / ABC News:
After Capitol siege, majority of Americans say Trump should be removed from office before term ends: POLL — Trump has just 10 days left in office. — Pressure builds on Trump as calls to resign grow louder — Many are demanding the president either resign or be removed from office in the wake of the U.S. Capitol siege.
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Matthew Lee / Associated Press:
US diplomats in extraordinary protest against Trump for riot — Using what is known as the State Department's “dissent channel,” career foreign and civil service officers said they fear last Wednesday's siege may badly undermine U.S. credibility to promote and defend democratic values abroad.
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Axios, Washington Examiner and The Daily Caller
Caitlin Flanagan / The Atlantic:
Worst Revolution Ever — Here they were, a coalition of the willing: deadbeat dads, YouPorn enthusiasts, slow students, and MMA fans. They had heard the rebel yell, packed up their Confederate flags and Trump banners, and GPS-ed their way to Washington. After a few wrong turns …
Jamie Dupree / Regular Order:
Alabama Republican deletes Twitter account after mocking Capitol attack arrests — Just over an hour after light was shined on a pair of weekend tweets made by freshman GOP Rep. Barry Moore about last week's U.S. Capitol attack, the Alabama Republican deleted his personal Twitter account on Sunday afternoon.
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Allison Klein / Washington Post:
Capitol Police Chief Sund has stepped down, leaving earlier than expected
Capitol Police Chief Sund has stepped down, leaving earlier than expected
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WTOP, Daily Kos and New York Post
Wall Street Journal:
One Trump Fan's Descent into the U.S. Capitol Mob — Doug Sweet joined rioters who breached the Capitol, where he was eventually arrested. — GWYNN'S ISLAND, Va.—On Doug Sweet's first trip to the U.S. Capitol, as a 13-year-old in 1975, he tilted his head back, gazed up at the glistening white dome …
Kenneth P. Vogel / New York Times:
With Trump Presidency Winding Down, Push for Assange Pardon Ramps Up — Supporters of the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have enlisted a lobbyist with connections to the president and filed a clemency petition with the White House. — WASHINGTON — Allies of the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange …
CBS Pittsburgh:
Congressman Conor Lamb Says He Supports Impeaching President Donald Trump — WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Congressman Conor Lamb is now voicing his support for impeaching President Donald Trump. — I support impeaching President Trump. I'm sure people have reasonable, practical questions …
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Meridith McGraw / Politico:
Trump to award Bill Belichick the Medal of Freedom amid House impeachment push — With just days to go in office and facing calls to resign, President Donald Trump is planning to spend the upcoming week taking a ceremonial victory lap and making last-minute use of his presidential powers.
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